Written by Steve Hurley, Marc Williams and Kym Sims, it was released in May 1992 as the singer's third single from the album and was her third number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

[2] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Though "We Got a Love Thang" fell somewhat short of A&M's pop expectations, this easy-going jack/funk affair from Peniston's excellent debut album, Finally, proves that the game is far from over."

He added, "She delivers an assertive vocal that recalls early Teena Marie, while producer Steve "Silk" Hurley tempers the beats with a memorable melody and a fluid sax solo.

[7] Bunny Sawyer from Smash Hits wrote, "Though nothing can ever top the complete fabulousness that was "Finally", there's a funny squibbly noise in this that raises it above your normal house stomper.

On August 9, 2011, Peniston released a re-recorded version of the song "Keep On Flossing", as a duet with fellow West Swagg Music Group rapper Lavon Collins self-called as L.C.